The Given Limb Foundation

The Given Limb Foundation funded a grant to the Amputee Coalition of America to develop training for caregivers tending to military amputees in the Veterans Affairs system.  The need for training and support for the caregivers was proven by a survey conducted as part of the grant which showed that caregivers spend over 44 hours per week in their duties and that over 75% have no additional support in their efforts.  Many of these caregivers have full time jobs in addition to caring for a wounded veteran.  A caregiver peer visitor training program was launched in 20 of the 22 VA Amputation and Polytrauma Network Sites and Regional Amputation Centers.  The training focused on improving skills to reduce physical injuries and complaints, including how to transfer, lift, and bathe without causing injury, as well as how the caregivers can tap into the support resources available to them.  The Given Limb Foundation is proud to have sponsored this program which will benefit wounded soldiers as well as those who dedicate much of their lives to caring for those veterans.